HEART SHAPED CHOCOLATE & CHERRIES & CREAM CAKE

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Every year I pick a cake to make for Valentine's Day, this one is from Taste Of Home and is beautiful. Cake is baked in two 9 inch heart shaped pans, I found them in regular pans and disposable tin pans. My cake took longer to cook about 30 minutes. Also this is a very sweet cake. I used two cans of cherry pie filling (not all of both) and for the topping on top I tried to just get the cherries with just a little of the juice.

Provided by Pumpkie

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup butter, softened no substitutions
2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 cups flour
3 tablespoons baking cocoa, plus
1 1/2 teaspoons baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 cup water
1/2 cup vegetable oil
16 ounces cream cheese, softened
2/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling, divided

Steps:

  • In large bowl, cream butter and sugar.
  • Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each one.
  • Beat in vanilla.
  • Combine the flour, cocoa and baking soda.
  • Add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk.
  • Then beat in water and oil until smooth.
  • Pour into two greased and floured 9 inch heart shaped baking pans.
  • You can also line the pans with parchment paper and grease and flour that as well.
  • Bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes or until cake tester inserted near center of cakes comes out clean.
  • Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
  • In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until fluffy.
  • Beat in cream and extract.
  • Place one cake on serving dish; spread with half of cream cheese mixture.
  • Refrigerate for 10 minutes.
  • Top with 1 cup pie filling and second cake; spread with remaining cream cheese mixture.
  • Make a heart shape indentation in center of cake (can use a knife to trace a heart shape); fill with remaining pie filling.
  • Refrigerate until serving.

Vincent Jovan
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. I think I would use less sugar next time.


RXD
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This cake was easy to make and turned out beautifully. The chocolate and cherries were a delicious combination and the cream cheese frosting was the perfect finishing touch.


Maryeliza Lachapel
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This cake was amazing! I made it for my husband's birthday and he loved it. It was so moist and flavorful, and the chocolate cherries were the perfect addition. I will definitely be making this again.


Sk Rifat
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This cake was a bit dry for my taste, but the flavor was still good. I think I would add more frosting next time to make it more moist.


oyamenda judith
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I'm not a big fan of chocolate cake, but this one was surprisingly good. The chocolate flavor was rich and decadent, but not too sweet. The cherries added a nice touch of tartness and the cream cheese frosting was the perfect finishing touch.


Jion Khan
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This cake is beautiful and delicious! I made it for my daughter's birthday and she was thrilled. The instructions were easy to follow and the cake turned out perfectly.


Kayline Jood
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I made this cake for my sister's baby shower and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and said it was the best cake they've ever had. I will definitely be making this again.


Ansar Ahmad
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This cake was a bit more dense than I expected, but it was still very good. The chocolate flavor was rich and the cherries added a nice tartness. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who likes chocolate cake.


Eric Koger
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I made this cake for my boyfriend's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best cake he's ever had. The chocolate cherries were the perfect touch.


Dustin C bentley
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This is the best chocolate cake I've ever had! It's so rich and decadent, and the cherries add a nice touch of sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.


Tik Rok
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This cake is so moist and flavorful! The chocolate cherries add a nice touch of sweetness and tartness. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Rupamchagma Sugsug
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I'm not much of a baker, but this cake was surprisingly easy to make. It turned out perfectly and was a big hit with my family. I'll definitely be making it again.


graan pashteen
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This cake is beautiful and delicious! I made it for my daughter's birthday and she was thrilled. The chocolate cherries are a great addition and give the cake a unique flavor.


Danish khan ff
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I made this cake for my anniversary and it was a huge success! My husband loved it and said it was the best cake he's ever had. The instructions were easy to follow and the cake turned out perfectly.


King Lorenzo
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This cake was a huge hit at my Valentine's Day party! It was so moist and delicious, and the chocolate cherries were the perfect touch. I will definitely be making this again.